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Pope Francis Facing Investigation Over Alleged Wiretaps in London Property Sale
Pope Francis is reportedly under scrutiny for allegedly authorizing illegal wiretaps during an investigation into a controversial £300 million London property sale.
The incident centers around claims that Pope Francis permitted wiretaps as part of a Vatican investigation into the sale, which has been described as corrupt. This move has drawn complaints from British financier Raffaele Mincione’s legal team, who have approached the UN with allegations of abuses during the trial.
Human rights barrister Rodney Dixon KC accused the Pope of approving wiretaps on Mincione’s phone. The trial revealed that Pope Francis allowed investigators to tap phones, intercept emails, and make arrests without judicial approval, all based on ancient laws granting the Pope such powers.
Dixon’s complaint to the UN criticizes the Pope as a “perpetrator” of human rights abuses. He argued that the Pope’s authorization enabled surveillance without proper justification, oversight, or a way to challenge it legally.
The Vatican accuses Mincione of defrauding it by inflating the price of a former Harrods warehouse in Chelsea, in which it invested £124 million through a fund managed by Mincione. Prosecutors have charged Mincione and 10 others, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, with fraud, embezzlement, and abuse of office.
Mincione has denied the allegations, asserting that independent experts correctly valued the property. He expressed his frustration to The Daily Telegraph, stating, “My basic rights have been trampled on and ignored. How can it be correct that I have been handed criminal penalties for breaches of spiritual law which only apply to members of the Church, which don’t seem to apply to anyone else that handles the Vatican’s investments, and which I didn’t know anything about?”
A Vatican spokesperson defended the investigation, saying, “The legitimacy of the investigations and the correspondence of the Vatican judiciary system to the principles of fair trial has been recognized by various foreign courts.”
Mincione hopes that the United Nations will pursue justice in this matter, calling the experience devastating for him and his family.
Prince Harry Speaks on Divorce Rumors with Meghan Markle, in a recent interview Prince Harry was asked about the rumors and how it makes him feel. The prince shared that there are so many rumors and sometimes his family cannot live how they want freely due to the media.
He also shares that as his reason for raising his children somewhere else from the UK. “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what?’”
“It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls,” he continued. “Their hopes are just built and built, and it’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,’ and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do.”
Prince Harry also shares that he had the same experience as a child that what is written on the media surrounding his family is never based on reality and has learnt to love with it.
The Senate has dismissed reports claiming a suspension of deliberations on the Tax Reform Bills, affirming its commitment to advancing the legislation.
During plenary on Thursday, November 5, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated, “The Senate cannot be bullied. Any reform that serves Nigerians’ interests will proceed.” He added that the legislative process remains transparent and thorough.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele also clarified that only the executive can withdraw the bills and cautioned against misinformation.
To address contentious issues, the Senate has formed a special committee to engage stakeholders, including the Attorney General of the Federation, governors, and business leaders. Public hearings and consultations will ensure all concerns are addressed.
Akpabio reiterated the Senate’s independence and commitment to representing Nigerians’ best interests.
Nigerian Activist, Omoyele Sowere calls for Nigerians to join a nationwide protest against the judiciary for the prosecution of Dele Farotimi. Dele Farotimi was arrested on the charge of defamation, he defamed the founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, in his recent book titled “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System”.
Farotimi was sent to jail and expected to remain there till the 10th of December. This story touched many Nigerians and now a protest will soon begin for the release of the author. Sowore shares on his media page that the protests will be on the 10th of December. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”.
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